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She is joining researchers from six other academic institutions on a national research project to increase the security and privacy of high-tech products used in smart homes.

She was recognized for her leadership and service to the fields of computer graphics and visualization, as well as for establishing a vibrant research community in her native Italy that is focused geometry and graphics.

She will collaborate with a group of approximately 30 select scientists and engineers that identify new areas of development in computer and communication technologies and recommend future research pathways.

SIGGRAPH established the academy in 2018 to recognize individuals who have made substantial contributions to computer graphics and interactive techniques.

Dana Dachman-Soled is currently leading an effort to analyze the security of certain “post-quantum” cryptosystems.

A major goal of the project is to accelerate the analyses of SARS-CoV-2 genomic data needed by scientists and public health officials battling the virus.

Marine Carpuat, Vanessa Frias-Martinez, Michelle Mazurek, Rob Patro and Dana Dachman-Soled have each been promoted from assistant professor to associate professor with tenure.

Yossi Matias is part of a team that was recognized for their seminal work on the foundations of streaming algorithms and their application to large-scale data analytics.

The funding supports efforts to improve supply chain networks used for critically needed medical equipment during the COVID-19 crisis.

He will develop advanced topic modeling methods that can quickly and effectively analyze text responses in COVID-19 survey data.